2590--VR&E Accessibility Lift for Agricultural Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks provision and installation of mobility assistance devices on agricultural equipment for a veteran beneficiary under the Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) program, with quotes due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and questions due July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with no competition permitted outside that category.

The procurement specifies two line items: installation of a Life Essentials LifeLyfts Agricultural Pilot/Post Lift (Item No. AGPFM80) and Wireless Ag Cameras (Item No. AGCAM) on an International 1566 Tractor at the veteran's residence in Green Fork, Indiana 47345, and installation of a Life Essentials LifeLyfts Frame Mounted Running Board Lift (Model No. ERBL-D) on a Ford F-350 at an OEM location. The solicitation specifies brand name equipment only with no substitutions permitted. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and training on operation and preventative maintenance.

The NAICS code is 336390, Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract period runs from July 27, 2026 through November 26, 2026. Award will be based on best value considering technical acceptability and price reasonableness, with technical and price weighted approximately equally. Quotes must be submitted via email to Thomas Landers at thomas.landers@va.gov and must include a cover page, completed SF 1449 and SF 30 (if applicable), SAM representations and certifications, fully burdened pricing schedule to two decimal places, and technical documentation of capabilities. Vendors must maintain active SAM registration and be determined responsible per FAR 9.104. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer upon delivery and acceptance.